Allen voters will see Libertarian Anthony Cristo on their Collin County ballots Nov. 3, 2026, as he runs for Texas lieutenant governor. He faces Republican Dan Patrick, Democratic candidate Vikki Goodwin and Green Party candidate Kevin McCormick.
Cristo, a second-generation Mexican American from San Antonio, said on his campaign website that he wants to shrink government and let Texans keep more of their earnings. The lieutenant governor presides over the Texas Senate, shapes the legislative agenda and casts tie-breaking votes, giving the office control over which bills reach the Senate floor.
Candidate information
- Party: Libertarian
- Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
- Education: Bachelor's degree in communication, University of the Incarnate Word, 2002
- Current employment: Scoring director, Pearson Education Assessment
- Military service: Corpsman, U.S. Navy (through 2007)
Cristo is the third of six children, according to his Libertarian Party candidate page.
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Cristo's campaign website and reflect the candidate's own stated views.
Taxes and government spending: Cristo said Texans are paying too much because the government is spending too much. He said he is skeptical of property tax relief plans that shift the burden to sales taxes. He argued that real tax relief requires shrinking government and cutting waste. Cristo pointed to the state's budget surplus as evidence that Texans are being taxed more than necessary.
Immigration: Cristo said he supports people who come to Texas to work and build a better life. He said he opposes taxpayer-funded welfare but strongly supports immigrants who come ready to work and contribute. Cristo argued that politicians shift blame onto immigrants rather than holding government accountable. He said Texas is big enough for everyone willing to work and live in freedom.
Drug policy: Cristo said he supports legalizing marijuana in Texas. The war on drugs has failed, he said. He called it a waste of taxpayer money that fuels black markets and violence and punishes people for personal choices. He called for what he described as a more sensible, humane approach to drug policy.
The Allen Record candidate questionnaire was sent to Anthony Cristo's campaign. No response was received as of Oct. 12, 2026. The policy positions below are drawn from her public campaign website and public records.
